Nuggets of Wisdom

Fines are needed to make fools obey the law, but good people are happy to obey it

Lazy people sleep soundly, but idleness leaves them hungry

Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows

Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth

Cynics look high and low for wisdom and never find it; the open-minded find it right on their doorstep!

Listen well to wise counsel

The one who returns evil for good

Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest